State Bank of The Lakes Awards $13,000 in scholarship awards to local high school graduates

State Bank of The Lakes Awards $13,000 in scholarship awards to local high school graduates

Fri, 27 May, 2011 at 13:37

State Bank of The Lakes is pleased to present 2011 scholarship awards to graduating seniors from high schools within the communities we serve as a financial organization.

Within the past two weeks, the bank awarded seniors of Antioch Community High School, Lakes High School, Grayslake North and Central High Schools, Johnsburg High School and Richmond Burton High School more than $13,000.00 in scholarships.

State Bank of The Lakes provides two scholarship programs annually. Antioch and Lakes High School seniors are provided a scholarship for attendance at the College of Lake County for two years, with an award of $2500.00 per student over two years, to assist them with tuition and book expenses. The four community high schools (GL North and Central, Richmond Burton and Johnsburg) seniors are provided a scholarship for attendance at a four year college, with an award of $2000.00 per student over four years, to assist them with tuition and book expenses.

“We participate in these Scholarship Programs because we want to assist young people in achieving their full academic potential so they can make a positive difference in our community,” said James B. Kinney, President of State Bank of The Lakes. “By helping these students pursue their dreams, we’ll be investing in the development of our future civic and business leaders as well."

State Bank of The Lakes Scholarship programs have been in place for over seven years. Students apply for the scholarships through their high school guidance counselor’s office. State Bank of The Lakes is a community bank and these programs reflect our ability to give back to our communities.About State Bank of The LakesState Bank of The Lakes currently operates five full-service facilities, conveniently located in Antioch (440 Lake Street), Grayslake (50 Commerce Drive), Lake Villa (345 S. Milwaukee Avenue), Lindenhurst (2031 Grand Avenue), and Spring Grove (1906 Holian Drive). The bank puts a great deal of emphasis on involvement and service to its customers and the community as a whole. State Bank of The Lakes is a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender. For more information, stop by any bank location and speak to a friendly Personal Banker or visit the bank’s website at www.sbotl.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Venus Salak, AVP-Human Resources Officer, State Bank of The Lakes 847-395-2700 State Bank of The Lakes Awards $13,000 in scholarship awards to local high school graduates